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Clemson University supports the concept

of education when misconduct occurs.

When a student is not a danger to the

university community or when the

repetition of misconduct is unlikely, the

university will make an effort to educate

the student through a sanction; but should

the student demonstrate an unwillingness

to obey the rules governing conduct, they

may be separated from the university.

Federal Laws

It is important to Clemson University

to partner with families throughout the

entire collegiate experience. We value this

connection and put considerable time into

providing support and offering one-on-

one conversations for families. One thing

consistently challenging for both families

and staff are laws limiting our ability to

share information with parents about

their student(s).

FERPA

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) affords students certain rights of

privacy with respect to their academic records (grades, faculty and advising conversations)

and Student Health Services health records (both medical and counseling records).

FERPA assures your student complete privacy of their health information. Keep in mind this

covers both general medical information as well as Counseling and Psychological Services

visits. Health record information is disclosed only when a specific release of information is

signed by the student. The only exceptions you will see are for health and safety emergencies.

Tucker Hipps Transparency Act

In accordance with the Tucker Hipps Transparency Act (South Carolina Code of Laws Section

59-101-210 et seq.), Clemson University maintains a report of all actual findings of violations

of the Clemson University Student Code of Conduct by recognized student organizations

including but not limited to alcohol, drugs, physical assault and hazing violations for the

past four years. The report can be found at

bit.ly/CUTuckerHipps.

Points of Contact

An encompassing list of university contacts is available on the last few pages of this booklet.

Please contact us if you need assistance or more information. The following are a few

additional sites that may be helpful:

FERPA —

bit.ly/CUferpa

Advocacy and Success —

bit.ly/CUadvocacy

Student Handbook —

bit.ly/CUhandbook

1.Mullendore, R. & Banahan, L. (2007). Empowering Parents of First-year College Students:

A Guide for Success. NODA National Orientation Directors Association and National Resource

Center for The First-Year Experience & Students in Transition: Columbia, SC.

HOW YOU CAN SUPPORT

The university understands family

support is important for student success,

and it can be incredibly frustrating not

knowing what is going on academically

or health-wise in a student’s life.

However, there are also laws we are

obligated to abide by for the protection

of our students. This is a different stage

of life where students are becoming

adults, and parents and family members

are learning to trust their students to

make good decisions. Giving students

encouragement and support will help

them make better choices and find

success during their time in college.